This year at the 2019 Bechtel Corporation l Supply Chain Awards, Wheaton agent Hart Moving & Storage was recognized as a top subcontractor for the team’s work on the Pantex Relocation project. The Hart team stepped up to deliver on the project, and Hart Moving & Storage owner Jeremy Pool says receiving the award from…

Unfortunately, protecting your glass and breakables during a move isn’t as simple as bundling them up in newspaper. There’s an art to keeping easily broken possessions like glass safe when transporting them. It requires foresight, specific materials, and constant special care. We want to help! Today, we’re covering everything you need to know about how…

If you ask a group of people what their least favorite thing about moving is, ninety percent of them will say packing. We don’t blame them! Packing properly isn’t just throwing your belongings into boxes; it means taking the time to sort, take stock, organize, and consider everything you have. It’s time consuming, exhausting, and…

Most people don’t take very good care of themselves while they’re moving. There’s so much going on that it’s easy to let proper nutrition and hydration fall by the wayside. Resist the urge to use a drive-through for every meal or to skip mealtimes altogether! If you eat right during your move, you’ll feel better…

Downsizing is about getting rid of the things you don’t need without losing sight of which possessions bring you joy. It’s a good solution for people moving from a larger home to a smaller one or for those moving cross-country. Actually, downsizing is a good thing for just about everyone to do at least once…

It’s not often that “moving” and “fun” are in the same sentence. Making a move fun simply isn’t really a priority for most people. And why would it be? You have about ten million other things to worry about. Moving with kids is a different story, however. If your kids aren’t having fun during a…

Whether it’s across the world or just a few hundred miles over state lines, long-distance moves are a lot of work. They involve more logistics and more complexity than shorter, local moves. You have to worry about the flight or long drive and the paperwork involved with establishing yourself in a new state, along with…

It’s hard to move something if it’s particularly fragile, if it’s especially heavy or if it contains multiple moving parts. Some items–like pianos, appliances and glassware–are all of these things at once. Heavy, fragile items require very special care because they’re difficult to move and all-too-easy to damage.  Moving heavy, fragile and delicate items requires…

The best way to save money during a move is to identify and prevent any unnecessary expenses. First, downsize as much as possible. Never move anything you don’t absolutely have to move. Then, plan ahead. If you are moving something, move it carefully and properly.  Making a plan for your move doesn’t just help you…

Learning (or re-learning) how to live alone is an adjustment best tackled proactively. Pay attention to your living habits and take care to establish new routines. Make note of what (and how much) you eat. Keep a regular cleaning schedule. Above all, take care of yourself!  Living alone is a big adjustment, no matter your…